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Library Director – Part Time

Arkport Public Library – Arkport, NY

The Arkport Public Library seeks an enthusiastic, forward-thinking, and community-minded individual for Library Director. Our library is in Steuben County, which is part of the Southern Tier Library System in Upstate New York. Please see STLS.org for complete job description and application details.

The Library Director plans, organizes, directs and is responsible for the operations and activities of the library within the parameters of NYS law and the library’s policies. The library director oversees and evaluates the development and execution of educational and cultural programs, collection development, the supervision and development of staff & volunteers, and the care of the library’s facility and grounds. The director recommends policies and goals to the Library Board of Trustees. The person in this position must be a positive and flexible individual who enjoys working with people of all ages and backgrounds, has outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, and will provide leadership as the administrative branch of the library’s governance.

The candidate must have an associate’s degree or education and experience with administration and management of staff, preferably in a library environment. This position is part time.

A cover letter, resume and three references may be emailed to the Arkport Public Library, 2 East Avenue, Arkport, NY 14807. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Library Board of Trustees will start the review process immediately and contact qualified candidates for an interview.

The Arkport Public Library is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment to ensure a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and skills.


Library Director – 30 hours/week

Dundee Library – Dundee, NY

The Dundee Library seeks an enthusiastic and community-minded individual for the position of Library Director. Our library is located in Yates County, which is part of the Southern Tier Library System in the Finger Lakes region of New York. We serve the approximately 6500 residents of the Dundee Central School District. The Library has just completed a five year project which upgraded the original 1920 building and added a community room.

The Library Director plans, organizes, directs and is responsible for the operations and activities of the library within the parameters of NYS law and the library’s policies. The Library Director oversees and evaluates the development and implementation of educational and cultural programs, collection development, the supervision and development of staff & volunteers, and the care of the library’s facility and grounds. The director recommends policies and goals to the Library Board of Trustees. The person in this position must be a positive and flexible individual who enjoys working with people of all ages and backgrounds, has outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, and will provide leadership as the administrative branch of the library’s governance.

The candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in any relevant area and we prefer 2 years of experience in an administrative/supervisory position. Demonstrated project management experience is a plus.

This position is 30 hours per week at a rate of $25 per hour. Additional benefits include 30 hours annual vacation, 40 hours annual sick time (as prescribed by NYS) and 11 paid holidays. The Library is not part of the NYS Retirement System. Review of applications will begin on July 1 and continue until the position is filled. The Library Board of Trustees will start the review process after this date, and contact qualified candidates for an interview. 

A cover letter, resume and three references may be emailed to dundee@stls.org or mailed to Dundee Library, 32 Water St., Dundee, NY 14837.

The Dundee Library is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment to ensure a wide range of experiences, perspectives, and skills.


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